Xin Chao Vietnam 11 Days - Departure from Ho Chi Minh City

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome To Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh Arrival
1 stop
1
Ho Chi Minh City
Your Vietnam adventure begins with your arrival in Ho Chi Minh. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Discover The Mysterious Cu Chi Tunnels (B) - group tour
1 stop
2
Cu Chi Tunnels
Start: 8:00 AM - End: 2:30 PM Embark on a captivating journey to Cu Chi Tunnels, a 220 km underground system with great historical significance. This site bravely resisted US forces during the Vietnam War. Located 60 km from Ho Chi Minh City, the tour begins at 8:00 am from Vietnam Adventure Tours office or your district 1 hotel. Enjoy scenic views of rice fields and observe water buffaloes and ducks in rivers. It's remarkable that this area was once heavily bombed and mined, becoming a "free target zone." Upon arrival, explore the tunnels, discover hidden corners, and immerse yourself in the lives of resistance soldiers. Experience cooking with smokeless stoves used by Vietnamese soldiers and taste their sustenance. In the afternoon, we return to the city, concluding the tour at 2:30 PM.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Excursion On The Mighty Mekong Delta (B/L) - group tour
4 stops
3
Ho Chi Minh City
Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready, our team will pick you up around 7:20 and you will depart to My Tho, the picturesque town on the left side of the Mekong River.
2 hours 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
My Tho
Upon arrival in My Tho, you will board the sampan and cruise down the Mekong River around beautiful river islands. Have a stop at Unicorn Island to walk around the country lanes and visit orchards, where you will taste the fresh tropical fruits and enjoy Vietnamese folk music performances.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Get back on the boat and cruise through the Thoi Son enjoying the beautiful views of the quiet countryside. Have a stop on the way to visit the honey-bee farm and coconut candy workshop, where you can enjoy the honey tea with candies. Have lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy some rest. In the afternoon, join the cycling trip around Tan Thach village, and meet the local farmers to know more about daily life in the Mekong Delta. If you do not want to cycle, you can relax in the hammock.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Ho Chi Minh City
You will be transferred from My Thow back to Ho Chi Minh. The approximate arrival time is 17:30.
2 hours 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Ho Chi Minh city - Flying to Hue (B)
1 stop
7
Hue
Relish the remaining moments before your private driver escorts you to the Ho Chi Minh airport to take the flight to Hue. When you arrive in Hue, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in the city centre. The rest of the time is free at leisure. Overnight in Hue.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Hue city tour - transfer to Hoi An (B/L)
6 stops
8
Thien Mu Pagoda
Around 8:00-8:30 a.m., we will pick you up and head to explore the most interesting historical and cultural parts of Hue. Take a dragon boat to cruise along the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda, which is the oldest pagoda in Hue. Enjoy the fresh air from the Perfume River and enjoy the amazing views.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
9
Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
Visit Hue Imperial Citadel. This imperial city was the home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty – the Nguyen Dynasty. You will walk through the halls and gardens and see the antiques to know more about the past.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
10
After the Citadel, our car will take you to Dong Ba Market, the busiest market in Hue with various kinds of foods and goods. Here you can see how the local people buy and sell things and this is also a chance for you to buy souvenirs for your friends and family. Enjoy local dishes for lunch.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
11
Tomb of Khai Dinh
In the afternoon we will head out of town to visit the royal tombs. Take a rest before continuing the trip and enjoy our complimentary herbal foot bath. Visit Khai Dinh King’s Tomb – which is a blend of Western and Eastern architecture.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
12
Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang
Then head to Minh Mang King’s Tomb, which is considered the most majestic of all of the Royal Tombs. Renowned for its architecture, which harmoniously blends into its natural surroundings. On the way back, stop by the Conical hat village and incense stick village (practical experience with making conical hats and incense sticks at a local house). 4:00 – 5:00 p.m: Back to your hotel. Tour ends.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
13
Hoi An
Then you will be transferred to Hoi An. Upon arrival, check-in your hotel and take a rest. Overnight in Hoi An.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Hoi An Fishing and Basket Boat Tour (B/L) - group tour
1 stop
14
Hoi An
Our English - speaking guide will meet you at the hotel around 8:00 am and take you for a cycle trip to the countryside and rivers around Hoi An. As you meander through the countryside, you will experience the friendliness of the local people greeting you along the way and enjoy the beautiful views of the neighborhood. After that, you will explore the Eco-Village Cam Thanh which is associated with the heroic history of the anti-French and anti-American war by taking a paddle boat trip in a unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat down the waterways of a coconut palm paradise. Then you meet and engage with local fishermen, enjoy a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing and “Purple Crabs” in the canal, get some loveable handmade gifts from nipa palm leaves like hats, watches, rings ... After the boat trip, have a delicious lunch in our restaurant and cycle back to your hotel.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Hoi An - Fly to Hanoi - Hanoi street food tour (B/D)
2 stops
15
Hoi An
Relish the remaining moment in Hoi An before your private driver escorts you to the Da Nang airport to take the flight to Hanoi. When you arrive in Hanoi, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in the city centre.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
16
Old Quarter
On a 3-hour walking tour you’ll explore the culture, history of Hanoi, step into a world full of street food vendors. Unlike big cities all around the world, street food in Hanoi are not just hot dog carts and pretzel stands, we offer an opportunity to try out 10 different dishes at local food stand, family restaurants… A rotating menu from day-to-day to represent the variety of delicious options, but tastings might include – but are subject to change: rice noodle soup with beef, rice noodle with chicken, rice noodle with grilled pork, snail, or dry noodle, sticky rice, along with various kinds of donut, steamed pancake or Vietnamese sandwiches.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Experience Vietnamese Lifestyle in The Countryside With Ba Vi Eco Tour (B/L) - group tour
1 stop
17
Today you will visit the picturesque villages in Ba Vi, where you will immerse in the authentic countryside lifestyle and have an unforgettable experience. Head for a 1.5-hour drive from Hanoi center and visit Mr. Duoc with his family at his tea plantation. You will learn everything about tea production and try your hands at picking the tea leaves. Listen to interesting stories of Mr. Duoc's life as he is also a Vietnam War veteran before heading to your other host Mrs. Chin, who will teach you to cook local Vietnamese dishes. After lunch, she will take you around the village, where you will visit the local workshops and see what locals do for their life. Then enjoy the easy cycling trip along the rice paddies followed by the feet soak in the herbal bath, made using the Muong Ethnic traditional recipes. Head back to Hanoi.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Explore The Magnificent Halong Bay (B/L/D) - sharing cruise, bus
2 stops
18
Hanoi
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and head to Halong Bay. The cruise team will meet you at the hotel lobby between 8:00-9:00 am (the exact time confirmed the day before).
4 hours • Admission ticket free
19
Hạ Long Bay
Arrive at the jetty around noon, board the cruise, and enjoy a welcome onboard. Lunch will be served as the cruise navigates through the stunning islets. In the afternoon, engage in activities like swimming, kayaking, cave visits, or simply relax on board. As the day winds down, the boat anchors in a picturesque spot. Witness the captivating sunset before dinner. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Note: In case of inclement weather, the itinerary may change or be canceled. Your travel consultant will arrange alternative plans for you.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Wake Up With The Dragon In The Bay - Back to Hanoi (B/L)
2 stops
20
Hạ Long Bay
he sun rises on Halong in the morning, and breakfast is served while the vessel cruises slowly back toward the port. Enjoy an early lunch before arriving at the port and disembarking.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
21
Hanoi
You will be transferred back to Hanoi. Upon arrival, check-in your hotel, the rest of the day is free time. Overnight in Hanoi.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Hanoi departure (B)
1 stop
22
Hanoi
Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home. Trip Ends.
12 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

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